I opted for a local lawyer for my conveyancing in Welwyn Garden City last week. Reviewing the Ts and Cs I notewe are responsible for charges even if our purchase aborts. Would I be best advised to use a web based lawyer offering no completion no cost conveyancing in Welwyn Garden City?

It is usually a trade off in that if "No Sale No Fee" is available then the fee levels will generally be higher to cover those cases that do not go ahead. Do bear in mind that these offerings generally do not cover expenses for instance Welwyn Garden City conveyancing search expenses.

I have been told that property searches are a common reason for delay in Welwyn Garden City house deals. Is that correct?

The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) released determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature within the top 10 causes of hindrances in the conveyancing process. Local searches are not likely to be the root cause of holding up conveyancing in Welwyn Garden City.

I am looking for a conveyancing practitioner in Welwyn Garden City for my home move. Is there any facility to review a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public can see presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from inquisitions from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded call for training reasons.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Welwyn Garden City conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

When appointing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Welwyn Garden City conveyancing firm) it is most important that he or she should be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you speak with several firms including non Welwyn Garden City conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions might be helpful:

How experienced is the practice with lease extension legislation?

I own a garden flat in Welwyn Garden City, conveyancing having been completed in 2010. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Corresponding flats in Welwyn Garden City with over 90 years remaining are worth £216,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 charged once a year. The lease expires on 21st October 2095

With only 70 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £9,500 and £11,000 plus legals.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to supply the actual costs without more detailed investigations. Do not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be other concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first getting professional advice.

Can a conveyancer remove a person from the title of my property in Welwyn Garden City ?

Subtracting or adding someone to the title of your property is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a solicitor to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a conveyancer